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The kindness of God

I recently experienced the kindness of God in a profound way. There is so much I want to say, but I will save that for some day when we can sit, face to face, and have coffee together. For now, I am reposting these two poems that I wrote several months ago. They pretty much sum up my then and my now.

I truly am grateful to my Lord Jesus for His unfailing love and extravagant kindness!

Longing

I remember when I was oblivious to what others thought of me.When I was unhindered.Uninhibited.I remember being unafraid.But time, circumstances and situations had a way of changing me into one who toned it down.I became one who played it safe.Some would say that is growing up, but what if that’s something other than maturity?What if that is captivity?What if I dare to explore who the Father says I am and live accordingly?Unafraid, again, but this time confident in my Father’s love and my reputation in His eyes?What does wholly redeemed look like?Holy and wholly free?

Later, I wrote this poem:

Freedom!

Suddenly, there was the sound of breaking glass.

Shards of glass became airborne projectiles.

Sharp, precise weapons that hit their targets.

Fear – penetrated.

Insecurity – impaled.

Hesitancy hesitated and was pinned to the ground.

After the glistening dust settled, I looked around.

My glass cage was no longer my captor.

Then, these shattered pieces of glass covering the ground began to vibrate.

I watched as the clear pieces of shrapnel were transformed into beautiful jewels.

These treasures became the handle in the hilt of my sword.

A sword that my Father fashioned for me with His own hands.

My captors were defeated. Rendered powerless.

And I was free.

I choose to live from this place.

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About delanab2012

I am joyful, creative, and fun. I am also serious, pensive and contemplative. I'm what you call one of those outgoing introverts. I have a genuine extroverty side but also need my introverty alone time to regroup. What's that new term? Oh yeah, ambiverts. That's a good description of me
I love deeply. My best friend, is my husband David, whom I love with every fiber of my being.
Friendships are very important to me. Each friend is a multifaceted treasure.
I love the Kingdom of God and my Jesus, therefore, life is full of hope, joy and promise!